PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Test SubMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Billards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SubMan's entrance music is Tickle Me Elmo. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

SubMan
vs
Billards

175 cm
25
149 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

175 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Test SubMan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Billards!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billards checks the leg kick.
Billards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but SubMan avoids it really well and circles away.
SubMan tries to score with a low kick but Billards moves his leg out of the way.
Billards fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Billards with that takedown attempt.
SubMan throws a low kick, looking for Billards's leg but Billards calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SubMan throws a leg kick that misses.
SubMan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Billards moves out of range of the leg kick from SubMan.
SubMan misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Billards checks a leg kick.
SubMan is looking to chop away at Billards's legs.
Billards closes this distance looking for a takedown but SubMan circles away.
Test SubMan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Billards.
SubMan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Billards checks the leg kick nicely there.
Billards dives in and grabs SubMan's left leg, looking for a takedown. SubMan pushes down on Billards's head and hops out.
Test SubMan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Billards shoots in for a takedown but SubMan shows good takedown defense.
Billards shoots in but no luck this time.
Billards checks a leg kick.
SubMan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Billards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Test SubMan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Billards checks a leg kick.
Billards checks a leg kick nicely.
Billards misses with an uppercut.
Billards shoots in but no luck this time.
Billards tries for a takedown but SubMan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Billards checks a leg kick.
No luck for Billards with that takedown attempt.
SubMan tries to score with a low kick but Billards moves his leg out of the way.
Billards shoots in for a takedown but SubMan shows good takedown defense.
Billards looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SubMan motions for Billards to come forward. SubMan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Billards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with SubMan but SubMan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Billards checks a leg kick.
SubMan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Billards is out of range and SubMan settles back down.
SubMan misses with a low kick.
Billards checks a leg kick nicely.
SubMan misses with a low kick.
SubMan throws a leg kick but Billards moved away.
Billards checks a leg kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
SubMan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Billards is out of range and SubMan settles back down.
SubMan tries to score with a low kick but Billards moves his leg out of the way.
SubMan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Billards checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
No joy there for Billards, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
SubMan misses with a low kick.
Billards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by SubMan.
SubMan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
SubMan misses with a low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Billards shoots in but SubMan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Billards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Test SubMan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

SubMan is looking to score with low kicks.
SubMan throws a low kick but Billards avoids it.
Billards works SubMan's body with a nice hook.
Billards checks a low kick from SubMan.
SubMan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
SubMan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Billards's sensitive parts.
Billards fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SubMan leaves Billards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Billards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has SubMan pinned against the cage. SubMan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Test SubMan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Billards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Billards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts SubMan as he jumps to the side.
SubMan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Billards is breathing heavily.
SubMan tries a low kick but Billards avoids it.
SubMan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Billards is able to avoid easily.
Billards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Billards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has SubMan pinned against the cage. SubMan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
SubMan throws a low kick but Billards avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Horrible takedown by Billards or perhaps it was just good defense by SubMan which made him look bad.
SubMan misses with a low kick.
Billards checks the leg kick nicely there.
Billards tries for a takedown but SubMan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
SubMan tried to score with a low kick but Billards checks it.
Billards closes the distance and clinches up with SubMan, looking for a takedown. Billards pushes SubMan against the cage but SubMan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
SubMan tries to score with a low kick but Billards moves his leg out of the way.
SubMan misses with a low kick as Billards jumps back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SubMan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Billards checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
SubMan misses with a low kick.
SubMan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
SubMan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
SubMan misses with a low kick as Billards jumps back.
Billards is trying hard to land a takedown here. SubMan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
SubMan wants to land a leg kick but Billards is out of range.
Billards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has SubMan pinned against the cage. SubMan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by SubMan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Billards misses with a wild combination.
Billards tries to clinch up.
SubMan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
SubMan throws a leg kick but Billards checks it.
SubMan throws a solid leg kick but Billards takes the impact on his shin and smiles at SubMan.
SubMan tries a low kick but Billards avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says SubMan as he avoids it easily.
SubMan is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Test SubMan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Some bone on bone action there as Billards checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Billards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but SubMan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Billards shoots for a takedown but SubMan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Billards checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
SubMan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Billards checks it well.
Billards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Billards is looking to clinch but SubMan is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts SubMan as he jumps to the side.
Test SubMan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Billards.
SubMan tries a low kick but Billards avoids it.
Billards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
SubMan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Test SubMan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SubMan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Billards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but SubMan swivels and escapes.
SubMan is looking to chop away at Billards's legs.
Billards is looking to clinch but SubMan is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Billards is defended easily by SubMan.
SubMan throws a leg kick which misses Billards's front leg but catches the back leg as Billards tries to avoid it.
SubMan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Billards checks it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
SubMan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
SubMan throws a low kick but Billards avoids it.
SubMan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Billards is out of range.
Billards fails with the takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Billards blocks the leg kick.
SubMan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
SubMan throws a leg kick but Billards sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Billards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as SubMan sprawls well. SubMan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Billards gets slowly back to his feet.
SubMan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Billards checks it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billards fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
SubMan stuffs the takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Billards checks a leg kick.
Billards throws a series of punches but SubMan avoids them all with ease.
SubMan motions for Billards to come forward. SubMan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
SubMan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
SubMan misses with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Billards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? SubMan is fending him off so far but Billards persists. Nope, SubMan circles away and we're back to standing.
Good leg kick by SubMan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
SubMan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Billards is out of range.
SubMan throws a solid leg kick but Billards takes the impact on his shin and smiles at SubMan.
SubMan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
SubMan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Billards avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
SubMan misses with a low kick as Billards jumps back.
SubMan stuffs the takedown attempt from Billards. Billards gets slowly back to his feet.
Bill Billards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
SubMan stuffs the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Test SubMan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well SubMan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test SubMan!